Locations
Memorial Division of Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine
7800 Sheridan Street First Floor
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
954-986-8306
About Me
I am a wound care specialist at Memorial Healthcare System. I care for patients with pressure ulcers, non-healing surgical wounds, venous leg ulcers, traumatic wounds, burns, diabetic foot ulcers, hidradenitis-related wounds and more.
When I first began my medical training and career, I was drawn to the field of surgery thanks to the guidance and inspiration from many mentors. After ten years in practice, I realized I had an affinity for healing challenging wounds. That motivated me to seek more specialized training in the area, and I became board-certified in wound care and trained in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. I have been caring for patients with challenging wounds for 20 years in South Florida.
When working with patients, I see them as the unique individual person that they are. We look at their specific case and associated challenges, and I use my knowledge and expertise to diagnose and establish the best, personalized treatment plan. In wound care, a team approach is also critical. I work collaboratively with physical therapists, nutritionists, internists, other specialists and wound care staff to ensure each person has a comprehensive management approach.
There is great satisfaction in helping a patient heal, especially when they have challenging or long-term wounds preventing them from living their best life. I enjoy helping them heal, so they can resume activities.
When I first began my medical training and career, I was drawn to the field of surgery thanks to the guidance and inspiration from many mentors. After ten years in practice, I realized I had an affinity for healing challenging wounds. That motivated me to seek more specialized training in the area, and I became board-certified in wound care and trained in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. I have been caring for patients with challenging wounds for 20 years in South Florida.
When working with patients, I see them as the unique individual person that they are. We look at their specific case and associated challenges, and I use my knowledge and expertise to diagnose and establish the best, personalized treatment plan. In wound care, a team approach is also critical. I work collaboratively with physical therapists, nutritionists, internists, other specialists and wound care staff to ensure each person has a comprehensive management approach.
There is great satisfaction in helping a patient heal, especially when they have challenging or long-term wounds preventing them from living their best life. I enjoy helping them heal, so they can resume activities.
Hospital Affiliations
- Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
- Memorial Hospital Miramar
- Memorial Hospital Pembroke
- Memorial Hospital West
- Memorial Regional Hospital
Gender
- Female
Languages
- German
- Spanish
Education
Education
University Of Miami Medical School, 1993
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Science Center, 1998, Surgery
Fellowships
Certifications
American Board of Surgery-Surgery
Awards, Achievements, and More
Professional Organizations
- American College of Surgeons (Fellow)
- American Board of Wound Management (Diplomate)
- The American College of Clinical Wound Specialist (Fellow)
Awards
- Vice Chief, Surgery, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, 2013
- Intensivist Program Committee member, Memorial Hospital, 2010
- Section Chief Department of Surgery, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, 2009-11
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